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The Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara received a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) this Thursday, July 3, at the presidential palace in Abidjan. The delegation was led by Professor Théodore Holo, head of the pre-election information mission dispatched to Côte d’Ivoire. The delegation arrived in the country on June 30 and […]
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed its deep concern following the violent protests that rocked Togo on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025, especially in Lomé, the capital. In a statement released on June 30 in Abuja, the regional organization deplores the loss of human lives and the material damage recorded during these disturbances. Without advancing […]
On an official visit to Benin since Wednesday, June 25, Takuma Miyaji, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, was received this Thursday by his Beninese counterpart, Shegun Bakari, for a working session dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. This meeting, part of regular diplomatic exchanges between Benin and Japan, allowed both parties to […]
The Beninese President Patrice Talon continues his diplomatic tour with a working visit to Brazil, marking a new step in strengthening the relationships between Cotonou and Brasilia. He landed in Brasilia, the federal capital of the South American giant, on an official plane this Wednesday. Upon his arrival, Patrice Talon was welcomed by Clélio Nivaldo […]
On an official visit to Moscow since Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Malian transitional president, Assimi Goïta, was received at the Kremlin on Monday, June 23 by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This meeting marks a new stage in the rapprochement between Mali and Russia, initiated in recent years. Long focused on security and military […]
Assembled in Abuja for the 67th regular session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), West African leaders elected Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio as the head of the organization for a one-year term. He thus succeeds Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, […]
On the night of Monday, June 16 to Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada, citing mysterious “compelling reasons”. While he was expected to stay until Tuesday evening for a closing press conference, Donald Trump cut his visit short, leaving the summit after reluctantly signing the final declaration, notably […]
Iran threatens to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a major international pact it ratified in 1970. This possibility, taken very seriously today, marks a turning point in the country’s nuclear stance and raises growing concern for regional and global stability. The NPT forbids non-nuclear armed states from acquiring them, […]
A new dispute has arisen between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. This time, the disagreement is taking place within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). According to Africa Intelligence, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is obstructing Burkina Faso’s candidacy for the rotating presidency of the organization’s Council of Ministers. Officially, neither of the two […]
In the face of the rising anger against the ruling power in Togo, ECOWAS, the sub-regional organization, finally spoke out, but with a caution that leaves many Togolese skeptical. Between calls for restraint and fear of alienating its members, ECOWAS walks a tightrope, at the risk of departing from the expectations of the populations it […]
The new ambassador of Benin to Morocco, Joseph Ahanhanzo, began his diplomatic mission on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by presenting copies of his credentials to the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. This procedural step paves the way for an audience with King Mohammed VI, during which he will present the official letters from […]
Gathered on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Lagos (Nigeria), the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked the fiftieth anniversary of the regional organization in an atmosphere tinged with uncertainties. The event took place in a climate of growing tension, a few months after the fractious withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, […]
On June 2 in Istanbul, Russia made public a “memorandum” listing its conditions for a ceasefire with Ukraine. This document, submitted at the last minute, clearly reveals the Kremlin’s political, territorial, and military objectives. Reading the document shows that Moscow is not proposing a negotiated peace, but rather a political, military, and diplomatic capitulation of […]
At the 26th summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Rwanda has officially announced its withdrawal, accusing the organization of violating its rights, following a maneuver led by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Moreover, Kigali is addressing the President of the African Union to file a complaint against the organization for […]
The economic capital of Benin is hosting the 31st African Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) starting this Monday. For several days, parliamentarians, representatives, and delegations from Francophone Africa will exchange ideas on strengthening institutions, parliamentary solidarity, and future prospects for a more united Francophonie. The official proceedings began this Monday […]
The standoff between Beninese and Nigerien authorities over the reopening of their shared border continues, with both sides trading blame over the weekend. Each government claims the other is responsible for maintaining the current blockade. In a televised interview aired on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, explained why the border […]
Former lawmaker Gildas Agonkan, who was recalled to Cotonou for consultations, will not return to his post as Benin’s ambassador to Niger. This was confirmed by Benin’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, during an appearance on the radio program Le Grand Format on Bip Radio this Sunday. Appointed in June 2023, Agonkan formally presented copies […]
In an interview with BIP Radio, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, firmly defended the government’s key diplomatic and political strategies. Addressing topics ranging from the closed border with Niger to ECOWAS reforms, diplomatic downsizing, electoral thresholds, and foreign aid, the country’s top diplomat struck a confident, unapologetic tone in line with the […]
In a televised interview aired on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, offered a detailed explanation for his country’s continued closure of the border with Benin. According to him, the decision is neither arbitrary nor politically motivated, but rather driven by an ongoing security threat. The Nigerien head of state openly […]
Moscow has proposed a new round of direct negotiations with Kyiv to be held in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, 2025. The announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following a diplomatic visit by his Turkish counterpart to Moscow. According to Lavrov, the Kremlin has finalized a memorandum outlining its comprehensive position on […]
